"The 2006 World Cup winner took charge of Italy in June and has helped revive their chances of reaching next year's tournament that will be staged across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Tuesday's 3-0 win over Israel was Italy's fourth straight triumph under Gattuso and secured a place in the qualification playoffs for the 2026 World Cup. "I'll take credit if I manage to achieve the goal, otherwise I'll go and live far away from Italy," Gattuso, 47, said."
""I've said it before, it is a dream to be here and it's true," Gattuso said. "There were people with more experience than me, with more experience, and that's why I took this call with great responsibility. I have to thank the Federation, it's president [Gabriele Gravina], and [head of Italy's delegation Gianluigi] Buffon. I didn't think I'd lead the team to 16 goals, but the credit goes to the players."
Gennaro Gattuso said he may have to live in exile if Italy do not qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time. He took charge in June and has helped revive Italy's qualification chances. A 3-0 win over Israel was the fourth straight victory under Gattuso and secured a place in the 2026 playoff. Italy sit three points behind Group I leaders Norway and face Moldova and Norway in their remaining qualifiers. Gattuso said he feels honoured to coach the four-time winners, thanked the Federation and Buffon, credited the players for 16 goals and stressed continued hard work.
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